Christ The King College
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1,047
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About Christ The King College
Christ The King College is one of eight state secondary schools on the Isle of Wight, a local authority where no school currently holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The college sits within a competitive landscape that includes The Island Free School, which leads the local ranking with a Progress 8 score of 0.24, followed by Lift Ryde at -0.06 and Cowes Enterprise College at -0.07. As a mixed, Church of England and Roman Catholic school for pupils aged 11 to 18, Christ The King College serves 1,047 students under headteacher Andrew Montrose. Its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Requires Improvement, placing it below the top-performing peers in the area but still within a context where the local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.26, indicating that many schools on the island face similar challenges.
Academic outcomes at Christ The King College are best understood against the Isle of Wight’s overall performance. The local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.26 is below the national average, and the college’s own Progress 8 score is not provided in the data, making direct comparison difficult. However, the school’s Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted suggests that inspectors identified areas needing attention, likely including academic progress and teaching quality. The college offers a full secondary curriculum through to sixth form, with facilities such as science labs, a sixth form centre, and a library supporting study. While no specific exam results are available here, parents should note that the school’s ranking among its local peers is not listed, meaning it falls outside the top three positions held by The Island Free School, Lift Ryde, and Cowes Enterprise College.
Beyond academics, Christ The King College provides a broad range of facilities and extracurricular activities that could appeal to families seeking a well-equipped school on the island. The site includes a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and a theatre, alongside music rooms, art studios, and a chapel reflecting its joint religious character. Sports offered include rowing, rugby, gymnastics, and dance, while clubs range from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise to coding, chess, and a film club. The school’s size, with over 1,000 pupils, suggests a reasonably large community, though oversubscription data is not available. For parents considering Christ The King College, the key factors are its Requires Improvement status, its position within a local authority with no Outstanding schools, and the strong facilities and club offerings that may compensate for academic concerns. It may suit families who prioritise a wide range of activities and a faith-based environment over top exam results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
| Headteacher | Andrew Montrose |
| Local Authority | Isle of Wight |
| Number of Pupils | 1,047 |
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: christthekingcollege.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Catchment & Local Competition
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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7
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
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Contact Information
Wellington Road, Newport
Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT
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